whytelight Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Just wanted to add a little realism here: I see some posters saying that we'll be contending in 3-5 years. Although a possibility, the Blackhawks only made the playoffs once from 1998 to 2008. As a result, their high grade-A picks have helped them win 3 cups in the last 6 years. If the Canucks finally challenge for a cup in 2025, I would not be surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 7-10, more like 7-11. Matthews will save us. Trust me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forsy Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Ok, we'll check in with you in 3-5 years then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuporbust Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Wow. Entertaining day here on cdc so far Threads are just poppin up like weasels aren't they. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzam Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 A lot can happen to a roster in 5 years. We could be in playoff contention or be the Oilers of the current day. On forward, we have a good number of prospects. By the looks of it, no elite players though. On defense, we have lots of work to do. In goal, Markstrom and Demko is promising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice orca Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 25 or 6 to 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 2 minutes ago, cuporbust said: Wow. Entertaining day here on cdc so far Threads are just poppin up like weasels aren't they. Either turn on the ADHD-intellect, or start playin' whack-a-mole! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockhart Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 10 minutes ago, whytelight said: Just wanted to add a little realism here: I see some posters saying that we'll be contending in 3-5 years. Although a possibility, the Blackhawks only made the playoffs once from 1998 to 2008. As a result, their high grade-A picks have helped them win 3 cups in the last 6 years. If the Canucks finally challenge for a cup in 2025, I would not be surprised. Roughly 2 years after drafting Toews and Kane, their two best forwards they became a good team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 There are MANY variables. Drafting is just one, albeit, perhaps the biggest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Jane Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuporbust Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 8 minutes ago, Nuxfanabroad said: Either turn on the ADHD-intellect, or start playin' whack-a-mole! Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Consider the '94 squad..the fav of many LT-fans. What built them? Arguably the Linden/Bure jackpot-picks. But a few trades(2 with StL; NJ, McLean, etc...) Then there are unexpected FA's like Tanev-types. UFA-signings, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Spring break is such a wonderful, wonderful time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggins Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 34 minutes ago, ice orca said: 25 or 6 to 4. Very few here will get that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithers joe Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 a couple of goal scoring d-men like shattenkirk and a couple of forwards that can put the puck in the net and we'll be fine..it depends on how long that takes us to get those guys will determine our hopes for sc fortunes.... boeser, mathews, shattenkirk and ?...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintPatrick33 Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Another realistic possibility is that: 1. We hit on a top 3 pick this year, player turns out to be a 1st line stud 2. A few of our late round picks turn out to be steals (Hutton is already one) 3. We get an elite coach like how we had with Quinn here 4. Canadian Captain, similar to what Linden provided Given the parity in this league, and rate of fast change, I think rebuild to contention is a 5 year plan. If it isnt working just hit reset for another 5 year plan. Economic conditions and the Cap make winning in the NHL more of a numbers and odds game than anything else. So far, Chicago has had the best luck and kept the right assets for a contending team year after year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 25 or 6 to 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaBamba Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Agreed, flipping a core is closer to a 7-10 year process. I don't think it's ever been done in under 10. Unless you are Detroit and NJ who did it on the fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Fig Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 1 hour ago, ice orca said: 25 or 6 to 4. Wondering how much I can take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustABandwagoner Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 When i saw the title, i thought u meant We're not picking between 3-5. Most likely 7-10. Made me cry ;( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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